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Fawdon & West Gosforth

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About

Fawdon & West Gosforth is a residential ward located in the north of Newcastle upon Tyne. It is bordered by the Town Moor to the east and the A1 road to the west. The area contains a mix of housing types, including interwar and post-war estates, as well as more modern developments. Key local amenities include the Regent Centre retail park and the Northumbria University Coach Lane campus, which sits within its boundaries.

The ward is served by the Regent Centre Metro station, a major interchange on the Tyne and Wear network. A notable local feature is the extensive Fawdon Park, which provides green space alongside sports facilities. The area is primarily characterised by its suburban streets and serves as a commuter base for the city centre and wider region, with several major roads facilitating access.

Area overview

On average Fawdon & West Gosforth has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fawdon & West Gosforth is £53,346 per year. There are 6 schools in Fawdon & West Gosforth: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fawdon & West Gosforth is home to around 9,910 people, with a population density of about 3,803.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fawdon & West Gosforth Population
9,910
Population density
3,803 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.84(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.27(+32%)
Shoplifting
14.83(+22%)
Public order
14.33(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.31(+3%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,060
81.35%
Other White
351
3.54%
Indian
248
2.5%
African
188
1.9%
Chinese
160
1.61%
Total population: 9,908

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,952
35.84%
No qualifications
1,712
20.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,192
14.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
959
11.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
754
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 8,236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,540
33.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,150
24.66%
Social rents from council
936
20.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
685
14.69%
Other social rented
216
4.63%
Total households: 4,663

Property prices in Fawdon & West Gosforth

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Fawdon & West Gosforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £597,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fawdon & West Gosforth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fawdon & West Gosforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£400,000
Flats28£110,250
Semi-Detached36£207,500
Terraced36£232,500

10 years median price trend in Fawdon & West Gosforth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fawdon & West Gosforth.

All postcodes in Fawdon & West Gosforth

NE32PL

Fawdon Park Road

NE33PP

Redesdale Avenue

NE33US

Farnon Road

NE34SQ

Fawdon & West Gosforth

NE32AJ

Pine Avenue

NE32RR

Fawdon Lane

NE33AA

Edgefield Avenue

NE33HE

Regent Farm Road

NE33PH

Bamburgh Walk

NE32QB

Dykefield Avenue

NE32RS

Fawdon Lane

NE33EX

Jubilee Road

NE33PQ

Mitford Place

NE33UA

Jubilee Road

NE33UU

Nelson Avenue

NE32AB

Fawdon Lane

NE32JT

Alnham Court

NE32SQ

Hauxley Drive

NE33EY

Beal Way

NE33NJ

Cloverfield Avenue

NE39GX

Jubilee Road

NE32BL

Ross Way

NE33HL

Rothbury Avenue

NE33NS

Meadowfield Avenue

NE33XH

John Street

NE32AL

Fern Avenue

NE33AF

Regent Farm Road

NE33NX

Felton Avenue

NE33PN

Jubilee Road

NE39GN

Jubilee Road

NE39GW

Jubilee Road

NE31EU

Jubilee Road

NE32BE

Goswick Drive

NE33BA

Carrfield Road

NE33NP

Fallowfield Avenue

NE39HY

Fawdon & West Gosforth

NE33HA

Embleton Avenue

NE31BF

Lansdowne Place West

NE32JU

Cartington Court

NE32SD

Strathearn Way

NE33AY

Shrigley Gardens

NE33DX

Jubilee Road

NE32AR

Foxton Avenue

NE32DH

Stable Lane

NE33NA

The Meadows

NE33BN

Fawdon & West Gosforth

NE33HR

Harbottle Avenue

NE31JD

Elsdon Road

NE33XR

Jubilee Road

NE34YX

Yetlington Drive

NE32BS

Boulmer Close

NE33XS

Jubilee Crescent

NE39BP

Jubilee Road

NE32LA

Shaftoe Court

NE32QG

Espley Court

NE34RN

Chollerford Close

NE32AZ

Belsay Gardens

NE32JY

Witton Court

NE32PT

Brunton Avenue

NE32QA

King George Road

NE32RU

Fawdon Lane

NE33BZ

Lanesborough Court

NE32AE

Fawdon Lane

NE33XG

Kenton Road

NE31HN

Lansdowne Terrace

NE32LU

Aln Crescent

NE32QJ

Dorrington Road

NE32RY

Mapledene Road

NE39GL

Jubilee Road

NE32QH

Dorrington Road

NE33AJ

Overfield Road

NE33NB

Edgefield Avenue

NE33NY

Falstone Square

NE33NU

Felton Avenue

NE32ST

Cornhill Avenue

NE33HQ

Wansbeck Road South

NE33PL

Craster Square

NE34NY

Souter Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.